Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to win the 2026 US Open, exploiting Shelton's poor return game throughout the match. Zverev won 85% of his first-serve points, and Shelton managed only a single break. T…
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The US Open concluded with two decisive finals. Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam of the year, following his French Open title. Zverev's serving and experience proved pivotal, as he won 85% of his first-serve points and limited Shelton to a single break, exposing the American's return-game weakness. Shelton missed
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Shelton's Return Weakness Decisive in US Open Final Loss
Rybakina's US Open Triumph Cements Her as World No. 1
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open by defeating Aryna Sabalenka, securing the world No. 1 ranking in the process. Despite an ankle injury earlier in the season, she dominated the tournament and now stands one major awa…
Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open and claim second Grand Slam
Alexander Zverev won the US Open final against Ben Shelton in four sets, adding to his French Open title from earlier in the year. The German top seed used his experience to quiet the home crowd, while Shelton missed the…
Shelton vs. Zverev: Can the American Break a 24-Year Drought at the US Open?
Ben Shelton enters the 2026 US Open final as a slight underdog against Alexander Zverev, who holds a 5-0 career record against him and has won the last 10 sets. Despite Shelton's improved serve and the emotional pull of …
Rybakina claims first US Open title, dethrones Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open and third Grand Slam title. The victory ensures Rybakina will become the new world number one. Sabalenka, who was seeking a third consecutive…
Rybakina and Sabalenka Face Off for US Open Crown
The 2026 US Open women's final will feature top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two highest-ranked players on the WTA tour. Rybakina has already secured the world No. 1 ranking regardless of the outcome, wh…
U.S. Open Crowd Draws Criticism for Unsportsmanlike Treatment of Rybakina After Semifinal Win
During Thursday's U.S. Open semifinal, the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd cheered when Coco Gauff attempted a match-saving overhead, then fell silent when the shot went long, giving Elena Rybakina the victory. After the match…
All-American Semifinal: Shelton and Tiafoe Battle for U.S. Open Final Berth
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will meet in the U.S. Open semifinals, marking an all-American showdown. Shelton is the top-ranked American man, while Tiafoe reaches his third U.S. Open semifinal. The match is highly anti…
Gauff Promises Comeback After U.S. Open Semifinal Defeat; Rybakina Advances to Final
Coco Gauff expressed disappointment over her U.S. Open semifinal loss to Elena Rybakina but pledged to return stronger. Rybakina secured her spot in the final with the victory. The match took place in Flushing, N.Y.
Ranking the US Open men's semifinalists by title chances
Two American men have reached the US Open semifinals, guaranteeing an American finalist. Alexander Zverev is the top pick according to odds, while Ben Shelton's win over Alcaraz has boosted hopes. The article ranks the f…
US Open marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 as players recall shattered sense of security
The US Open will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with Arthur Ashe Stadium glowing light blue and flags at half-mast. Former player James Blake, who was in Georgia at the time, recalls the panic and …
Wimbledon Declines Creator Accreditation While U.S. Open Embraces Influencers
The U.S. Open has provided creator accreditation for social media influencers, and FIFA has partnered with TikTok for a similar role. Wimbledon, however, has decided not to offer dedicated creator passes for its 2027 eve…
Salisbury and Ram oust defending champions to reach US Open doubles semi-finals
Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram defeated Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6-4 6-4 in the US Open men's doubles quarter-finals. The reunited pair, who won three US Open titles together from 2021 to 2023, will face Kevi…
Zverev reaches US Open last four after staying up to watch epic quarter-final
Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to advance to the US Open semi-finals. He revealed he stayed up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton's win over Carlos Alcaraz. This is the first time Zverev has…
British wheelchair tennis stars reach US Open quarter-finals
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid advanced to the last eight of the men's wheelchair singles at the US Open. Hewett beat Daniel Caverzaschi in straight sets, while Reid needed three sets to overcome Stephane Houdet. Reid will…
Gauff fights back to reach US Open semi-final against Rybakina
Coco Gauff saved two match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-2, advancing to the US Open semi-finals. She will face Elena Rybakina, who secured the world number one ranking by reaching the last four.
Shelton Edges Alcaraz in Marathon US Open Quarterfinal That Ended at 3:33 a.m.
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal that concluded at 3:33 a.m. local time, with a 10-point match tiebreak deciding the outcome. The match featured relentless service holds and high-level shotm…
Tiafoe Rallies Past Michelsen, Sets Up Semifinal Clash with Shelton
Frances Tiafoe overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Alex Michelsen in a five-set thriller at the US Open, reaching his third semifinal in five years. The match lasted over four and a half hours, with Tiafoe's comeback fu…
Tiafoe Stages Epic Comeback to Reach US Open Semi-Finals, Comforts Opponent
Frances Tiafoe recovered from two sets down to beat Alex Michelsen in a five-set marathon, winning 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6. The victory sends Tiafoe to his third US Open semi-final in five years, where he will face eithe…
Sabalenka Survives Scare to Set Up US Open Semi-Final Clash with Pegula
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set and a break down to defeat Linda Noskova in a three-set thriller, winning 7-6, 3-6, 7-6. She will face Jessica Pegula, who also rallied to beat Emma Navarro in three sets. Sabalenka…
Hewett and Reid open US Open wheelchair doubles campaign with straight-sets win
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid began their quest for a sixth US Open wheelchair doubles title with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Stephane Houdet and Zhenxu Ji. The British top seeds will face Japan's Tokito Oda and Argentina's Gu…
US Open Experience: Influencer Concerns Don't Match Reality
A longtime attendee of the US Open argues that recent criticism about influencers and crowd behavior is exaggerated. The author, who visited the tournament this weekend, found the atmosphere similar to previous years, wi…
2026 US Open Quarterfinals: Tiafoe Wins Five-Set Thriller, Sabalenka Survives Scare
The 2026 US Open quarterfinals are underway in New York. Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to defeat Alex Michelsen, while Aryna Sabalenka edged Linda Nosková in a third-set tiebreaker. Novak Djokovic was elimina…
Sabalenka Survives Nosková in Four-Set U.S. Open Quarterfinal
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a strong challenge from Linda Nosková to advance to the U.S. Open semifinals. Nosková became the first player to take a set off Sabalenka in the tournament. The match was a grueling three-set bat…
Gauff's US Open performance underscores her status among tennis's rising stars
The article highlights a compelling three-set match between young players Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic at the US Open, noting the emergence of teenage talent in women's tennis. It also emphasizes that Coco Gauff's contin…
Shelton and Alcaraz Set for U.S. Open Quarterfinal Showdown
Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the men's singles quarterfinals at the 2026 U.S. Open. The match is scheduled for tonight, with broadcast and streaming details provided for fans. This is a highly anticipated …
Alcaraz stands between three Americans and US Open final
Three American men remain in the US Open draw, but all are in Carlos Alcaraz's half of the bracket. The defending champion could face Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals and then either Frances Tiafoe or Alex Michelsen in …
US Open seed tracker: Djokovic suffers early exit
The US Open 2026 seed list has been released, with Novak Djokovic among the top names. Djokovic suffered a surprise early exit, his earliest at a Grand Slam in over 20 years. The tracker follows the progress of men's and…
Jovic and Eala deliver US Open thriller, signaling new era in women's tennis
Iva Jovic and Alex Eala played a high-quality third-round match at the US Open, with Jovic winning after a comeback. Both players showed exceptional shot-making and composure, leading the author to declare them the next …
Zheng rallies past Swiatek to reach US Open quarters; Rybakina and Gauff also advance
Zheng Qinwen overcame a deficit to defeat Iga Swiatek and secure a spot in the US Open quarterfinals. Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff also won their matches on Monday. Gauff beat Iva Jovic in straight sets to reach the las…
Gauff storms into US Open last eight with straight-set win over Jovic
Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the first time since her 2023 championship. The fourth seed extended her winning streak to ten matches. Gauff's previous quarterfinal appearan…
Pegula and Shelton roll into round of 16; Navarro faces Kalinskaya in nightcap
Day 8 of the U.S. Open featured straight-set wins for Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka, while Linda Noskova needed three sets to advance. The night session concluded with E…